723 result(s) for real estate
Xpat Opinion: Property Ownership In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- property
Property in Hungary is predominantly free hold and any individual (natural person) or company (legal entity) may be registered as owner, regardless of citizenship. A non-resident buyer, whether from the EU or outside, must go through a formal process of obtaining a permit from the local authorities, which is part of the purchase process overseen by a lawyer.
Xpat Opinion: Plans To Revitalize Budapest's Riverbanks Will Drive Property Prices Up
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- property
The majestic Danube River divides Buda and Pest, creating a unique atmosphere in the city with its amazing views, cool breeze, distinct sounds, and gentle flow. However access to the water and the integration of the ports to city transport could be much better; and the river would certainly come to life even more without the annoying heavy traffic along the riverbanks on both sides in the central ...
Xpat Opinion: Heavenly Hungarian Wine, Szent Tamas By Istvan Szepsy
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I can’t claim it came as a surprise to me; the quality of Tokaj Furmint. After all; the reason I finally visited the region and now had István Szepsy standing next to me, explaining about the complexity of the Szent Tamás site, was the amazing Tokaj wines I’ve had before, both dry and sweet. Curiosity and of course an urge to try to understand one of the most unique terroirs in the wine world, ...
Xpat Opinion: Bosch In Budapest
- 9 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- business
The Hungarian R&D center of Robert Bosch GmbH just began the second phase of its 60-million-euro construction project in District 10, Budapest. The district, connecting the city center with the airport, is home to a number of pharmaceutical firms, as well as large brown field development areas. The 40-million-euro first phase began a year and a half ago on the 50,000 m2 plot, and will make it ...
Xpat Opinion: New Football Stadium In Budapest
- 5 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Football is the national sport of Hungary. The most popular football club, with a million fans, is Ferencvaros, also known as Fradi or FTC, who will enjoy a dazzling new home stadium in autumn, 2014. Construction work began this week on the 26,000-seat complex of the green-white-green club, according to the latest UEFA standards, which require a north-south orientation, so the existing arena on ...
Xpat Opinion: New Tram Lines In Buda
- 14 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- getting around
Brand new tram lines are going to connect parts of Buda, effectively reducing carbon emissions in the city. Instead of taking the bus, 30,000 passengers per day will use the tram travelling between North and South Buda along the Danube. The 43-million-euro project is financed by the Hungarian government along with the European Union.
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
Downtown Grocery Shopping Transformed In Budapest
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Suddenly shiny Spar, Lidl, and Aldi stores have appeared in formerly unused street front retail space in classical old buildings in busy inner city locations in Budapest. Traditionally these chains choose locations in the suburbs or just outside town with adequate space in new facilities and large parking lots. Why this compromise in shelf space and business plan? Why now?
Xpat Opinion: Rakoczi Ut Is New Reconstruction Priority In Budapest, Investment Opportunity
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The busy and polluted east-west throughfare of Budapest, Rakoczi ut, has significantly deteriorated with the steady increase of traffic. The streetfront shops of the once beautiful buildings extending from Erzsebet Bridge to Keleti Railway Station are neglected and vacant. While a number of streets have been wonderfully transformed over the past years, Rakoczi remains a noisy and dusty reminder ...
Xpat Opinion: Property Ownership In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- property
Property in Hungary is predominantly free hold and any individual (natural person) or company (legal entity) may be registered as owner, regardless of citizenship. A non-resident buyer, whether from the EU or outside, must go through a formal process of obtaining a permit from the local authorities, which is part of the purchase process overseen by a lawyer.
Xpat Opinion: Plans To Revitalize Budapest's Riverbanks Will Drive Property Prices Up
- 19 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- property
The majestic Danube River divides Buda and Pest, creating a unique atmosphere in the city with its amazing views, cool breeze, distinct sounds, and gentle flow. However access to the water and the integration of the ports to city transport could be much better; and the river would certainly come to life even more without the annoying heavy traffic along the riverbanks on both sides in the central ...
Xpat Opinion: Heavenly Hungarian Wine, Szent Tamas By Istvan Szepsy
- 15 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- food & drink
I can’t claim it came as a surprise to me; the quality of Tokaj Furmint. After all; the reason I finally visited the region and now had István Szepsy standing next to me, explaining about the complexity of the Szent Tamás site, was the amazing Tokaj wines I’ve had before, both dry and sweet. Curiosity and of course an urge to try to understand one of the most unique terroirs in the wine world, ...
Xpat Opinion: Bosch In Budapest
- 9 Apr 2013 9:01 AM
- business
The Hungarian R&D center of Robert Bosch GmbH just began the second phase of its 60-million-euro construction project in District 10, Budapest. The district, connecting the city center with the airport, is home to a number of pharmaceutical firms, as well as large brown field development areas. The 40-million-euro first phase began a year and a half ago on the 50,000 m2 plot, and will make it ...
Xpat Opinion: New Football Stadium In Budapest
- 5 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
Football is the national sport of Hungary. The most popular football club, with a million fans, is Ferencvaros, also known as Fradi or FTC, who will enjoy a dazzling new home stadium in autumn, 2014. Construction work began this week on the 26,000-seat complex of the green-white-green club, according to the latest UEFA standards, which require a north-south orientation, so the existing arena on ...
Xpat Opinion: New Tram Lines In Buda
- 14 Mar 2013 6:00 AM
- getting around
Brand new tram lines are going to connect parts of Buda, effectively reducing carbon emissions in the city. Instead of taking the bus, 30,000 passengers per day will use the tram travelling between North and South Buda along the Danube. The 43-million-euro project is financed by the Hungarian government along with the European Union.
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
Downtown Grocery Shopping Transformed In Budapest
- 4 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Suddenly shiny Spar, Lidl, and Aldi stores have appeared in formerly unused street front retail space in classical old buildings in busy inner city locations in Budapest. Traditionally these chains choose locations in the suburbs or just outside town with adequate space in new facilities and large parking lots. Why this compromise in shelf space and business plan? Why now?
Xpat Opinion: Rakoczi Ut Is New Reconstruction Priority In Budapest, Investment Opportunity
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- property
The busy and polluted east-west throughfare of Budapest, Rakoczi ut, has significantly deteriorated with the steady increase of traffic. The streetfront shops of the once beautiful buildings extending from Erzsebet Bridge to Keleti Railway Station are neglected and vacant. While a number of streets have been wonderfully transformed over the past years, Rakoczi remains a noisy and dusty reminder ...